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Wat Phra Chetuphon vs Royal Barges National Museum
Both are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Royal Barges National Museum scores marginally higher than Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Royal Barges National Museum is ranked #12 in Bangkok with endorsements from 5 reviews like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Time Out.
Wat Phra Chetuphon
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2 Sanam Chai Road, Bangkok, Thailand
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Fodor's
"The city's largest wat has what is perhaps the most unusual representation of the Buddha in Bangkok."
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Concierge
"Just south of the Grand Palace complex near the Tha Chang pier, this temple, which was also Thailand's first public education center, was originally built by King Rama I in the 18th century."
Time Out
"This vast, mellow temple rewards wandering, despite some touristy aspects."
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The Telegraph
"Bangkok’s best known and most important royal temple is home to an incredible 150ft-long reclining golden Buddha...Wat Pho, also houses the largest collection of Buddha images in the country"
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"You'll find (slightly) fewer tourists here than at Wat Phra Kaew, but Wat Pho is our personal fave among Bangkok's biggest temples."
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Royal Barges National Museum
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Soi Arun Amarin 24, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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Fodor's
"These splendid ceremonial barges are berthed on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River."
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Frommer's
"If you've hired a longtail boat on the Chao Phraya, stop by this unique museum housing the sumptuous royal barges."
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Time Out
"The museum is easiest to reach by boat or canal tour, given the badly signed trudge from the road via alleys."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Royal barges are very rarely seen in procession on the River Chao Phraya nowadays."
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Afar Magazine
"Once used daily by the Thai royal family to get around their realm, the fleet of royal barges are now used only for grand ceremonies."
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